Yankees News: Hughes, Joba, Jeter, Burnett, and More

So the Yankees took yesterday and today off and won’t begin working out to prepare for the ALCS until tomorrow which is also when they will find out who their opponent is. The Rays and the Rangers are currently tied at two games apiece and wrap up their series tomorrow night.

Here are some notes:

That was the first time the Yankees advanced past the 1st round of the playoffs as the wild-card.

The next big news item we will get is what the ALCS rotation will be and what the roster will be. If the Yankees go with a three-man rotation that will mean four of the starts will be made on short-rest.

The roster questions rest on who exactly they are playing and whether or not they want more pitchers in a longer series. Greg Golson would be the most likely cut if they go with more pitchers, but it could be Austin Kearns who did not play against the Twins as Girardi has been sticking with both Brett Gardner and Curtis Granderson against lefties.